Synopses & Reviews
A resistant Lily discovers that new experiences dont need to be scary in this engaging, deftly told story certain to resonate with young children.One morning, Lilys mom wakes up with a sore throat and achy head and needs to stay in bed. But Lilys dad needs to go to work. Who will look after Lily? When Dad arranges for her to spend the day at Melanies house, Lily is none too happy. "Dont want to go!" she says. Even though Melanie has a friendly dog named Ringo and a funny baby named Sam, Lily is shy and wants to sit under the table with her toy Bobbo. But maybe a chance to make silly collages, or feed Sam lunch, or hold Ringos leash might make her feel braver—and maybe shell start having so much fun she wont want to leave at the end of the day! With illustrations that keenly convey emotion through the subtlest gesture, Shirley Hughes mines a familiar situation for its most genuine moments and creates a truly reassuring story for young children.
About the Author
Shirley Hughes is the illustrator of more than two hundred childrens books and has won many prestigious awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal twice. She is the author-illustrator of THE CHRISTMAS EVE GHOST and OLLY AND ME 1 2 3. She lives in London.